Our leadership solutions span Leaders and Visionaries like Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Revenue Drivers like Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and SVP Business Development, Storytellers and Innovators like Chief Creative Officer (CCO) and SVP Brand, and Value Communicators like Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Chief Digital Officer (CDO).
Big 5 strategic methodology with boutique agility
Hager Executive Search delivers the sophisticated approach of firms of Big 5 firms, optimized for SMB companies scaling $10M to $500M. Previously recognized by Forbes among America's top 150 Executive Search Firms for three consecutive years, we provide partner-level attention and strategic decisions in days, not quarters.
We've mastered passive talent sourcing (4-5x more effective than inbound candidates) and specialize in crafting compelling brand stories for the 76% of growth companies that lack formalized EVPs. While larger firms serve Fortune 500 complexity, we serve companies that need executive firepower without the overhead, where every leadership hire is make-or-break.
Hager Executive Search delivers the sophisticated approach of firms of Big 5 firms, optimized for SMB companies scaling $10M to $500M. Previously recognized by Forbes among America's top 150 Executive Search Firms for three consecutive years, we provide partner-level attention and strategic decisions in days, not quarters.
We've mastered passive talent sourcing (4-5x more effective than inbound candidates) and specialize in crafting compelling brand stories for the 76% of growth companies that lack formalized EVPs. While larger firms serve Fortune 500 complexity, we serve companies that need executive firepower without the overhead, where every leadership hire is make-or-break.
"I am seldom a fan of search firms but found my mind completely turned around after working with Hager Executive Search. Hager is an outstanding partner in the process who truly embrace the client relationship. They thoroughly researched the best candidates, making sure their skills sets and emotional intelligence aligned with our requirements and cultural DNA. Hager was a trusted partner and someone we will work with again and again." - Chief Talent Officer for Professional Services / Design firm
"I whole-heartedly recommend Hager Executive Search. While leading talent acquisition at a leading digital marketing firm, Hager Executive Search repeatedly found some of the most talented executives we've ever come across." - Chief Talent Officer for Leading Digital Marketing firm
San Francisco & Silicon Valley
Executive Search Firm with a Global Reach
Executive Search Firm with a Global Reach
Acquire the best leadership talent to strengthen your organization by collaborating with Hager
as premier companies in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York City, Los Angeles and other great cities have for over a decade.
as premier companies in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York City, Los Angeles and other great cities have for over a decade.
Founded in San Francisco in 2005, Hager Executive Search is a premier Executive Search Firm providing comprehensive Retained Executive Search, Strategic Leadership Consulting, + Executive Leadership Solutions to a client roster that spans emerging start-ups to the Fortune 50. Hager combines strategic leadership consulting with executive search, serving as trusted advisors who architect leadership solutions that drive competitive advantage. We work closely with C-level partners across emerging startups to Fortune 50 companies, addressing critical leadership challenges through permanent placements, interim solutions, and organizational development initiatives in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York City, Los Angeles, and other major markets nationally.
